In cases where a meter has been lost, injured or broken by or through the carelessness or negligence of the owners or occupant of the premises served, such meter shall be properly repaired or restored under the direction of the Public Works Director, and the costs thereof shall be charged against the owner or occupant of the premises. In case of nonpayment of such charges, the water shall be turned off, and not turned on until the cost of repairs and the penalty for shutting off and turning on water has been paid. (Ord. 632, 7-28-93)